Mecca Cosmetica - Lychorinda

Mecca Cosmetica's Lychorinda is all Nea's fault.  Blame her for this amazing lacquer.

Nea won my January giveaway and, when selecting some great Aussie lacquers as part of her prize, she chose Lychorinda.  As soon as I saw it in the shop, I fell in love with it.  I fought the urge to buy it for over a week (I really don't need any new lacquers at the moment), but finally gave in.

You can understand why though.  What's not to love with a creme teal that is as luscious as it is on trend?

I'm so glad I gave into my lemming and bought this.  The quality is, as always with Mecca, spot on.  Two coats, high shine, intuitive application and.... well you can't really argue with that colour payoff.  It's exquisite.

What do you guys think?  Is this teal a-stealin' your heart? (ok the rhyme doesn't quite work but I live to give you guys things to laugh at)

China Glaze - Wizard of Ooh Ahz - Part II

So, ladies, did you enjoy Part I? Aren't they amazing lacquers.

Here is Part II, and my personal favourites, of the collection.

Once again, I've hidden them behind the jump just because the photos are large and take ages to load.

Enjoy! (Scroll down and click 'Read More')

China Glaze - Wizard of Ooh Ahz - Part I

Mmm, so I know all of you have seen China Glaze's Wizard of Ooh Ahz collection swatched a million times so... uh..... just pretend to look surprised.

This is a gorgeous collection.  Every colour is spectacular in its own right, although I admittedly do have my favourites.

I've divided this post into two, just because of the size of the photos and because I've done a couple of dupe comparisons. 

Check out Part I after the jump! (Scroll down and click 'Read More')

Jessica - Venus Was Her Name

This is my first Jessica nail polish.  And, at this point, I'm kinda wondering why I held out for so long on this brand.

Venus Was Her Name is probably the most unique lacquer in my collection.  At last count, I have over 800 lacquers and there is not a single lacquer that even comes close to this little baby.

This is a gorgeous blue/purple/grey that looks almost dusty and muted on the nail.  Depending on the light you're in, though, it can look entirely different.  If ever there was a lacquer that is like a chameleon, this is certainly it.

Quality-wise, this is exquisite.  The swatch on the left is two coats with no top coat.  This is one of those wonderfully intuitive lacquers that just glide on easily, is neither too runny nor too thick, and dries beautifully.

I truly believe everyone should have this colour in their collection.  There is nothing like it out there.  I adore it.

(If you want to see other swatches of this, please see Scrangie and Daydream's swatches.  I warn you though, you may fall even more in love with this lacquer once you see their swatches).

Illamasqua - Velocity

Woohoooo!  I appear to have resolved the lighting issues that have been plaguing me for a couple of weeks.  The photos are back to being crisp and clear.  Once again, thanks for your patience and support!

*****

Illamasqua's Velocity is from the Dystopia Collection.  This is a stunning lavender purple that just reminds me of spring. And weddings.  What an amazing wedding colour this would be.

Formula-wise, Illamasqua lacquers are up there with Chanel and Rescue Beauty Lounge.  I could have easily gotten away with one coat for this swatch (I only did a second because I smooched up my ring finger).

It dried reasonably quickly and I didn't need a topcoat to get the shine that I covet.  All up, a glorious lacquer that I suspect will get alot of wear from me.

I'll be trialling the other lacquer from Dystopia, Obsess, as part of my Valentines Day manicures next week.  I can't wait to see if it performs as well as Velocity.

So ladies, what do you think?  Are you feeling Velocity?  How do you find Illamasqua's lacquers?